The Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals after defeating Boston 103-84 on the road tonight.
Jimmy Butler, who was named MVP after the game, led the Heat with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Unlikely hero Caleb Martin added 26 points and 10 boards. Former Kentucky big man Bam Adebayo chipped in 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
The Miami Heat eliminate the Boston Celtics in 7.
They advance to the NBA Finals! pic.twitter.com/c5tCL7ugkQ
— (@HeatvsHaters) May 30, 2023
The @MiamiHEAT are presented with the Bob Cousy Trophy, awarded to the winners of the Eastern Conference Finals #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV Game 1:
Thursday, June 1st at 8:30pm/et on ABC! pic.twitter.com/lBofGR9pjN— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2023
Tyler Herro is still out with injury but there’s a possibility he could return for the finals series.
Kentucky will be well-represented in the finals with Adebayo, Herro, Pat Riley (Heat team president) and Jamal Murray.
